"PLA" 2007 Obituary

PLANT o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-10 published
WARK,
LuellaEmilie (née
PLANT)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on
Friday evening the seventh day of December, 2007 in her 81st
year. The former Luella
PLANT was the beloved wife of “Tom” Russel
WARK.
She was the loving mother of Wayne and his wife
Karen,
Garnet and his wife
April,Phyllis and her husband Doug
PENNOCK
and Debbie and her husband Brian
KIRK. Dear sister of Gordon
PLANT,
LavernePLANT and Eleanor and her husband Fred
CARTY.
Her memory will be cherished in the hearts of her 9 grandchildren:
Melissa and Jim, Amy and Daryl, Kyle, Tristan, Kevin, Krista,
Whitney, Austin and Joshua as well by her great-grand_son: Jimmy-Mac.
Sister-in-law of Ross and Lorraine
WARK,
Gordon and Marjorie
WARK,
Freda and Bruce
HARDY, Bernice and Steve
STRBA and Doreen
and Bev KIRKLAND.
Predeceased by her parents: Harvey and Marina
PLANT, her parents-in-law: Garnet and Myrtle
WARK, her brother
Mel, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Laverne and Betty
WARK
and Ivan and Alvera
WARK.
Friends may call at the Currie Funeral
Home, in Chatsworth for visitation on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m.
and 7 to 9 p.m., where the funeral service will be conducted
on Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Melinda
CORNFIELD will be the
officiating clergyperson. Interment will take place at Hillcrest
cemetery in Tara. If so desired, memorial contributions to the
Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice would
be appreciated by the family as your expression of sympathy.

PLANT o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-07-20 published
Man hurt in 'terrible' barbecue blast dies
Fire officials issue a safety warning about propane tanks after
the elderly victim's death.
By Randy RICHMOND, Sun Media, Fri., July 20, 2007
An elderly air force veteran burned in a propane barbecue explosion
has died, prompting a warning from city firefighters about the
potential dangers of the "routine household product."
John (Jack)
COLEMAN died Wednesday from burns received three
weeks ago.
He was 84.
A relative said yesterday the family is in shock.
"He was a great guy," the relative said.
Firefighters say
COLEMAN was operating his propane barbecue June 25
at his residence, Unit 20 of 1755 Louise Blvd., near Richmond
Street and Fanshawe Park Road.
A spare propane tank stored near the barbecue grew hot and, under
pressure, the gas inside was released.
The barbecue's flames ignited the venting gas.
COLEMAN's deck started on fire and he tried to put out the flames
with a fire extinguisher. But the propane tank released gas again,
this time directly at him.
"It was like a mini-explosion," said Jack
PLANT, chief fire prevention
officer.
COLEMAN received third-degree burns to a substantial portion
of his body, said fire department spokesperson Rick
JEFFERSON.
"It is a terrible thing."
Propane is an explosive gas and its containers must be treated
with caution, firefighters reminded Londoners yesterday.
"It's a routine product that people use all the time,"
JEFFERSON
said.
But people don't use it properly all the time, firefighters said.
Propane tanks should never be stored near heat sources or inside,
PLANT said.
"The sun shouldn't affect it but shade is better."
Propane gas is heavier than air and can collect at the floor
level inside a home, making it difficult to detect.
A simple spark can ignite it and cause considerable damage inside
a home.
Many people transport the tanks incorrectly as well,
JEFFERSON
said, pointing out tanks shouldn't be transported in the trunk
of a car, where they can roll and hit other objects.
That in turn could release a tank's valve.
Released gas can build up in the trunk, close to a vehicle's
many heat sources,
JEFFERSON said.
It's safer to put the tank in the front seat, upright, with all
the windows open to vent any gas, he added.
COLEMAN served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second
World War, and after the war worked for Beatty Brothers of Fergus,
Ontario, and from 1957 to 1987 with National Starch and Chemical
Company.
He joined the Freemason's Saint_John's Lodge 209A in 1953 and volunteered
with the Consistory Club, which provides equipment for the handicapped.
COLEMAN is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley, three children,
seven grandchildren, and his brother and sister.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Robinson Memorial United
Church, 1061 Richmond Street, at Sherwood Avenue.

PLANT o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.stayner.stayner_sun 2007-09-05 published
PLANT,
Jack
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who
passed away September 9, 2004.
Three years has passed since that sad day,
When one we loved was called away.
Within our hearts he liveth still.
Loved and sadly missed by Mary and Family.
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PLANTZ o@ca.on.grey_county.hanover.the_post 2007-10-26 published
CULLITON,
Margaret
(REICH)
Passed away at the Hanover Care Centre on Sunday, October 14,
2007, Margaret
CULLITON, the former Margaret
REICH, beloved wife
of the late James
CULLITON of Ayton, at the age of 85 years.
Dear mother of Paul
CULLITON of Clifford, Josephine
MacKENZIE
and husband Gerry of Waterloo, Peter
CULLITON of Normanby Township,
Teresa PLANTZ and husband Glenn of Normanby Township, Marion
PLANTZ and husband Larry of Waterloo, Thomas
CULLITON and friend
Lisa NEWTON of Ayton and Maurice
CULLITON and friend Karen
HINSPERGER
of Hanover.
Also survived by 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three
sisters, Rose
BENNINGER of Durham, Dorothy
MEYER and Lee of Hanover
and Antoinette
REICH of Tavistock, and one sister-in-law, Ann
HORRIGAN of Toronto. Predeceased by two sisters, MaryAnn
ARNOLD
and Sylvia
ELLIG, five brothers, Alex, Frederick, Mike, Jerome
and Joseph
REICH, one daughter-in-law, Sandra, one sister-in-law,
Marcella REICH, and three brothers-in-law, Cornelius
BENNINGER,
Oscar ARNOLD and Clarence
ELLIG.
Friends were received at the Garrett Funeral Chapel in Neustadt
until the morning of Wednesday, October 17, 2007, then to Saint Peter's
Catholic Church, Ayton for funeral mass at 11 a.m. Interment
Saint Peter's Catholic Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Billy
McBRIDE, Mike
PLANTZ, Ryan
PLANTZ,
Jamie CULLITON,
AaronCULLITON and Mark
MacKENZIE. The flower
bearers were Angela
HUGHES, Kate
PLANTZ, Kim
PLANTZ, Scott
CULLITON
and David CULLITON.

PLAS o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-06 published
McAULIFFE,
JerryWayne
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London, Ontario on January 2,
2007, Jerry Wayne
McAULIFFE passed away in his 55th year. Beloved
son of Elizabeth "Betty" and the late Thomas Ronald
McAULIFFE
(1970). Jerry will be sadly missed by his former wife and best
friend Barbara and their daughters Nikki and Maranda. Papa will
also be remembered by his grand_son Jesse. Brother of Deanne (Norman)
SCHEIDING, Ronda (Martin)
VANDERPLAS and Barbara (Virgil)
STRINGARI
of Watsonville, California. Nephew to Della
MacDOUGALL and John R.
RAWLINGS.
Jerry will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and
Friends. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel,
1997 Dundas St. E. (at Wavell) on Sunday, January 7, 2007 from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral will be held on Monday at
1 p.m. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Suite 1206, 383 Richmond
Street, London, Ontario N6A 3C4 would be appreciated. A special
thank you to the doctors, nurses and
PSA workers at London
Health Sciences Centre-Commissioners Rd, 5th and 6th floors.
Thank you to the staff at Chelsey Park Nursing Home for their
care and support.

PLASKETT o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-20 published
MacDONALD,
KatherineConstance (née
MacLEOD)
92, Halifax, passed away on September 17, 2007, in Saint Vincent's
Nursing Home. Born in Taiwan in 1915, she was a daughter of Rev. Duncan
and Constance
(EASON)
MacLEOD.
She is survived by sons, Ian (Jane,)
Fredericton, New Brunswick; Edward (Jane
HENSON), Halifax; daughters,
Sharon, Halifax; Carol (Russell)
HAZELDEN, West Dover; son-in-law,
Bill PLASKETT,
Halifax.Also surviving are grandchildren, Andy
(Circe) and Jennifer
MacDONALD,
Joel
(RebeccaKRAATZ) and Anna
PLASKETT,
Andrew and Russell
HAZELDEN, and Katie
MacDONALD; numerous
nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert
Murray MacDONALD; sister, Ruth; brothers, Donald, Ian and Bonar
MacLEOD.
She came to Canada (Manitoba) at the age of 11 and later
attended high school and university in Toronto, graduating with
a B.A. from Victoria College, University of Toronto in 1937.
She entered nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1941
from Toronto General Hospital where she met her husband, Bob,
when he was a visiting medical officer serving in the Royal Canadian
Navy during the Second World War. Settling in wartime Halifax,
she quickly involved herself in church and community life. Because
of her unique background, she had a special connection with members
of the Chinese community. For 25 years she served as the honorary
president and advisor of the Dalhousie Chinese Students' Society,
which originated in her home. She had been a member of the Chinese
Society of Nova Scotia since its inception in the 1970s. She
served in leadership and executive positions in many organizations
over the years. At St. Matthew's United Church, she was a founding
member of the Ross Auxiliary, United Church Women, ran a children's
mission band, started up the Sunday nursery, served on a committee
to support a Vietnamese family, and volunteered at the St. Andrew's
Church Sunday suppers. She also served for a time on the selection
committee of Pine Hill Divinity College, interviewing candidates
for the ministry. In the late 1940s and early 1950s she was very
active with the Young Women's Christian Association as a board
member and chair of the world service committee and gave occasional
radio talks. She was a founding member of Women for Music, the
Dalhousie-Kings Reading Club and the Halifax Canadian Federation
of University Women. She served in Home and School Associations
at the elementary, junior and senior high levels, and was often
asked to give slide talks to classrooms on international topics.
Over the years, Katherine canvassed for a number of charities,
drove for 10 years for Meals on Wheels, kept up her contacts
with Toronto General Hospital alumnae, and was a member of the
Clan MacLeod Society. She met weekly for decades with a group
of close Friends (the 'bag-lunch ladies'). She took an active
interest in her husband's professional life at the university
and together they hosted faculty and students, and participated
in the International Students' Association. In the early days
of the Indo-Canadian Society, she was invited to join the organization
as an executive member. She took a refresher course and returned
to nursing for a time in the 1970s. Whenever she and Bob traveled
internationally, they visited former colleagues and students
and Katherine maintained those Friendships worldwide. Katherine
lived a rich life of service and will be missed by family and
Friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 22,
at 10: 30 a.m. in St. Matthew's United Church, 1479 Barrington
Street, Rev. Ross Bartlett officiating. A family burial will be
held at a later date in Hardwood Hills Cemetery, Sydney. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to The Katherine and Robert
MacDonald Scholarship, c/o The School of Nursing, Dalhousie University
or any charity of choice. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Saint
Vincent's, the QEII, the Bedford Berkeley and Doctor Marilynne
Bell. E-mail condolences may be sent to: condolences.snow@ca.ns.aliantzinc.ca

PLATE o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-31 published
BERNER,
TheodoreEdward “Ted&rdquo
Age 79 of Goderich on Saturday, December 29th, 2007. Beloved
husband of Shirley Jean
(SOMMERVILLE.)
Much cherished grandfather
of Cazzandra
GAVIGAN at home. Ted has also been Cazzandra's father
and hero. He will be greatly missed. Loved father of Dennis (Jean)
BERNER of Saugeen Twp. and grandfather also of Andrew and Alec.
Ted was born November 23, 1928 in Waterloo Twp. He worked for
years at Seegmiller in Waterloo. The family moved to Saugeen
Twp. in the 1976 and operated the North Bruce Garage. Ted and Shirley
moved to Goderich in 1985 where they retired. Survived by brothers
Willard of Owen Sound and Jack of Brampton. Predeceased by his
daughter Tammy, parents John and Edna
(PLATE)
BERNER,
Half brothers
Charles, Harold and Howard
BERNER.
FuneralService will be held
on Monday, December 31, 2007 at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home,
Cambria Rd at East St. Goderich. Visitation will be held from
12 noon until time of Service at 2 o'clock. Interment Maitland
Cemetery. Donations to Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto gratefully
acknowledged. Friends may sign the Book of Condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca

PLATER o@ca.on.simcoe_county.nottawasaga.collingwood.the_connection 2007-01-05 published
WRIGHT,
DonBorn in Alliston, May 24, 1924, Don
WRIGHT was the first child
of Sydney and Beatrice
WRIGHT (née
GALLAUGHER.) At the age of
11 his mother died leaving five children. Don initially lived
with his grandparents then moved to Edgar to live with his aunt
and uncle, Hilda and Gordon
BIDWELL.
While living on the farm
he discovered he had an aptitude for mechanics. He left the farm
in 1939 at the age of 15 to live in Collingwood with his father
and stepmother. At the same time Don's brother Harold moved from
Collingwood to the Bidwell farm. Don received an early license
to drive and started as an apprentice mechanic at Scheffer Motors.
He then moved to Kelly Motors to continue his apprenticeship
until he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942. He served
as an aero engine mechanic in Quebec for the duration. After
the war he returned to Collingwood and Kelly Motors. He successfully
wrote the apprenticeship examinations and became a licensed mechanic
September 2, 1946. Don's good friend, Andy
PLATER, encouraged
a relationship between his sister Jean and Don. The two fell
in love and were married July 28, 1949. They moved into 159 Fourth
Street West which is the family home to this day. Don and Jean
decided to start their own business and
on Halloween night, 1952
they opened a White Rose service station on Hurontario which
is now The Candy Factory building. Due to Don's hard work the
service station soon prospered and he expanded into car sales,
becoming an American Motors dealer. In March 1953 Jean and Don
had their first daughter, Nancy. In September 1955 their second
daughter, Donna was born and
in July 1959 their third daughter,
Susan was born. Don was very proud of his daughters; he named
his boat 'The Three Daughters'. The following decades were filled
with work, family and his antique car collection. During a trip
to England in 1988 Don experienced some heart difficulties and
in 1989 he suffered a heart attack. After a period of recovery
he returned to his very active life but at his doctor's suggestion,
he decided to retire. The family business was taken over by Nancy
and her husband, Glenn
GOURLIE.
AfterRetirement he continued
to use his talents by creating beautiful woodwork and stained
glass. He also continued to enjoy his antique cars and was regularly
seen driving the mayor in Collingwood parades as well as many
wedding celebrations. He was active on the First Baptist Church
Property Board and enjoyed using his skills to repair the church
whenever possible. During this time he also had the opportunity
to love and enjoy his five grandchildren. He continued to enjoy
an active life until his sudden passing December 21, 2006. Don's
family would like to thank the medical staff, funeral home and
all the many Friends and relatives who have shown their appreciation
for Don and support for his family.
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PLATER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-01-02 published
PLATER-
ZYBERK, Jan Maria (June 20, 1926-December 29, 2006)
Passed away peacefully in the 81st year of his life on December 29,
2006 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children,
after a courageous, six year battle with cancer. Born to Jan
PLATER-
ZYBERK and Maria
(TYSZKIEWICZ) in Wilno, Poland in 1926,
he was a Polish patriot who faithfully served his country in
World War 2 and distinguished himself during the Warsaw Uprising
of 1944 in the Polish home army (A.K.). In 1994, the Polish government
awarded him with the Cross for Valor. Following the war he made
his way to England where he met and married Elizabeth (née
GUZKOWSKA.)
They moved to Canada to establish a family, a home and a new
way of life. Jan had a fulfilling 25-year career as a representative
for KLM, Royal Dutch Airlines. He was fiercely proud of his
adopted country. He is survived and greatly missed by his loving
wife of 56 years, Elizabeth (Halszka); his daughters Elizabeth
(CREASE) and Dorothy
(COOPER) and his son in-law Grant; and his
son, Jan. He was the proud and loving grandfather who always
had time for his eight grandchildren; Kathryn (Hugh), Patricia
and Jeff (CREASE;)
Samantha and Jason
(COOPER;) and Nicholas,
Carolyn and Ben
PLATER-
ZYBERK. He also leaves his sister Barbara
and her husband Tadeusz and their children Anka and Jacek; his
brother-in-law Andrzej and wife
ZofiaGUZKOWSKI and children
Monika and Adam. Jan was predeceased by his brother Andre and
his wife Alix. The family extends special thanks to Doctor Klinghofer,
Dr. Hassouna, Doctor Jason Lee and Paula, and the nursing staff
at Toronto Western Hospital; the caring, visiting nurses from
St. Elizabeth; the support staff at the Community Care Access
Centre (North York); and the many Friends, relatives and neighbours
who showed their love. Friends may call at the Turner and Porter
Roncesvalles Chapel, 436 Roncesvalles Ave., (at Howard Park)
on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at
St. Stanislaus Church, 12 Denison Ave., on Saturday, January 6,
2007 at 11: 00 a.m. Reception to follow at Polish Combatants Association,
206 Beverley Street. If desired, donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

PLATTS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-06-06 published
GRANT,
DoreenViolet (née
COWAN) (February 21, 1924-June 3, 2007)
In her 84th year, as a result of a debilitating stroke, Doreen
passed away surrounded by her family and under the compassionate
care of the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital. Even though she was
paralyzed and without speech, Doreen was able to communicate
expressions of her love to the members of her family and Friends
at her bedside with a smile and a squeeze of the hand. She was
predeceased in 1983 by her husband of over 40 years, William
(Bill) A. GRANT, an executive of Philips Electronics. She leaves
behind her family: daughter Margaret, daughter Karen (Larry
JACKSON,)
daughter-in-law Carol
GRANT and son Hugh (Sheri
PURCELL.)
She
is lovingly remembered by her four grandchildren, Scott (Liz
PLATTS), Tracey (Dave
PENDER), Joni
BRUNTON (Andrew
LAMORE),
and Kate JACKSON; and one great-grandchild, Jessica
MacDONALD
and many beloved nieces and nephews. Her two remaining brothers,
Bert COWAN
(Sue) of Vancouver and George
COWAN (Lena) of Port
Colborne also mourn her passing. She is predeceased by her siblings:
Het NURSE,
BoydCOWAN and Mary
JOHNSON. Doreen remained vigorous,
vibrant and independent until her stroke. She lived in her own
home, carefully tended her own gardens and played bridge with
a number of groups. 'Granny' was a welcome and active participant
in the lives of her children and their families. The day of the
stroke she was taking pleasure in the warm spring sun from her
seat on the front porch swing of her home. Through her life Doreen
was an active force in everything in which she became involved.
Through the fifties and sixties, summers at the 'Lake of Two
Rivers' cottage meant all the Algonquin Park staff knew her by
name. She was also active in the Progressive Conservative Party
at both the federal and provincial levels, participating in many
election and leadership campaigns. Following cremation, a visitation
will be held at the Pine Hills Visitation, Chapel and Reception
Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Toronto (416-267-8229) on Sunday,
June 10, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Celebration of
her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sunnybrook Health
Science Centre.

PLAYFORD o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-05 published
LAPIERRE,
GeorgeThomas
Peacefully, with his family at his side, at Grey Bruce Health
ServicesOwenSound on Thursday, October 4th, 2007. George
LAPIERRE
Sr., of Owen Sound, in his 81st year. Loving husband of almost
58 years to the late former Joy
CHARLTON (2007.) Cherished father
of Fr. George
LAPIERRE, CSB, of Sault Ste. Marie; and Laurie
(Mrs. Scott
HAY,) of Owen Sound. Loving grandfather of Donnie
MURRAY and Gregory
HAY. Survived by his brother Larry
LAPIERRE
(Pat,) and his sister Marcella
GURNEY, all of Owen Sound. Greatly
missed by his brother-in-law Jim
CHARLTON
(Nicki,) and sisters-in-law
Dorothy (Mrs. Ron
SCHAMERHORN), and Bonnie (Mrs. Ron
PLAYFORD),
all of Owen Sound; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
sisters, Lillian
GRANSDEN and Florence
LAPIERRE.
Friends may
call at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 554 15th Street East,
Owen Sound (519) 376-0778, on Tuesday, October 9th from 2: 00 to
4: 00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be conducted
Tuesday evening at 8: 30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Owen Sound
on Wednesday morning at 10: 30 a.m. Interment in Saint Mary's Cemetery,
Owen Sound. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation
would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C.
Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041.
In living memory of George, a Pyramidal Oak will be planted in
Joy's Rose Garden in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C.
Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel. Condolences may be expressed
on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com

PLAYLE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-09-26 published
PLAYLE,
RuthEvelyn
Peacefully in Toronto on Friday, September 21, 2007 at the age
of 97, in the presence of her dear friend Elaine
LINDO,
Toronto.Daughter of the late George and Evelyn Ransom
PLAYLE of Nelson,
British Columbia. She will be deeply missed by her Friends and
family. A memorial celebration of life will be held at The Simple
Alternative Funeral Centre, 275 Lesmill Rd., Toronto on Saturday,
September 29th at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to Sleeping
Children Around the World, 28 Pinehurst Crescent, Toronto, Ontario
M9A 3A5, would be appreciated.

PLAYTER o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-13 published
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON,
JohnM.
Unexpectedly at Saint_Joseph's Hospital in Toronto on Tuesday December 11,
2007. In his 69th year, John M.
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON, loving husband and
best friend of Rita
DESANTE.
Loving father of Cheryl and her
husband Rob
FRASER,
BarbaraAnneSIMMONS and her husband Steve
WHITE/WHYTE,
Sandra and her husband Rob
TOLLES, and Robbie
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON
and his wife Carol. Cherished grandfather of Darren and Whitney
FRASER, Brandon and Breanne
SIMMONS, Robbie
TOLLES Jr., Brigitt
and Baileigh
PETRIK-
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON. Dear brother of Jean
PLAYTER,
Joyce
(Mrs. Don BREEZE), June (Mrs. Frank
BENEDICT) and Jim
THOMPSON/THOMSON/TOMPSON/TOMSON
(Linda.) Dear brother-in-law of Vince
DESANTE
(Yolanda,)
JosephDESANTE
(Lorna) and Michael
DESANTE (Kathy.)
Fondly remembered
by his nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by
a granddaughter Natasha, and his parents Myrtle and Mel. A private
family service will be held following John's wishes. John's love
and Friendship reached circles far and wide. From ballfields
and hockey rinks to race car tracks, the trucking industry and
world class golf courses, he touched many lives. Friends and
family are invited to join the family in a “Celebration of John's
Life“ at the Best Western Inn on the Bay, 1800 - 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound on Saturday December 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health
Centre Foundation Oncology Department or the Nascar's “Victory
Junction Gang Camp“ would be appreciated by the family. 'A time
to share, reminisce and love all the many memories left by this
great man.'